In this continuation of "Mythos," Stephen Fry recounts the stories of the human heroes found in Greek mythology, with illustrations of classical art inspired by the myths.

Introduces forty gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines of Greek Mythology, including Gaia, Zeus, Prometheus, Pandora, Athena, Antigone, Orpheus, Helen and Achilles.

"Many years ago, at a time when women were not allowed to study, let alone choose a career path, a doctor was unfairly denounced for seducing his patients. On the verge of being found guilty, the weird-haired boy tore off the beard and mustache that covered his face and revealed to everyone that he was, in fact, a woman. This is how Agnodice, this brave young Athenian woman, had to disguise herself to practice medicine. Her tenacity and her courage...

This engaging book focuses on the perennially fascinating topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. The author, an authority on the gardens, art, and literature of the classical world, introduces the book's main themes with a discussion of gods and heroes in ancient Greek and Roman gardens. The following chapters recount the everyday uses and broader cultural meaning of plants with particularly strong mythological associations. These include common...